MSc Cellular Pathology
Manchester Metropolitan University
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MSc - Master of Science

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29-SEP-25

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Investigating disease at a cellular level means joining the fight against some of the most serious disorders afflicting humans. We’ve designed our MSc Cellular Pathology degree to enable you to develop an advanced understanding of cellular pathology that you’ll need in a research or clinical context.?You’ll cover a range of different areas – exploring disorders, developing analytical techniques and getting to grips with histopathology.??You’ll also complete an independent research project, ...Read more
  • Investigating disease at a cellular level means joining the fight against some of the most serious disorders afflicting humans. We’ve designed our MSc Cellular Pathology degree to enable you to develop an advanced understanding of cellular pathology that you’ll need in a research or clinical context.?


You’ll cover a range of different areas – exploring disorders, developing analytical techniques and getting to grips with histopathology.??

You’ll also complete an independent research project, building professional-level research skills. This is your opportunity to explore the pathologies that fascinate you most by making the most of our extensive links with hospitals across Greater Manchester to conduct research in a real-world context.?

Throughout the masters, you will have the support of an expert team and access to specialist, in-house laboratory facilities at the University.?

Our course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) which means our teaching is of a high standard and provides wide-ranging, research-informed education to ensure you develop the practical skills and experience that employers value. Please note, that although this MSc is accredited by the IBMS it does not fulfil the requirements to gaining registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and does not provide the opportunity to complete the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio.

Features and Benefits

  • Excellent standards – Reflecting the quality of our teaching and our curriculum, the course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.
  • Recognised expertise – Our department represents one of the highest concentrations of health research excellence in the UK, with pioneering research in lifelong health and ageing, microbiology, vascular biology and musculoskeletal science and sports medicine which has led to important advances in diagnosis and care.
  • Learn alongside leading researchers – We’re ranked 15th in the UK for the power of our health and biomedical research (REF, 2021).
  • Professional links – We have strong links with the Institute of Biomedical Science, the Health and Care Professions Council, the NHS trusts and hospitals in Manchester and the North West. This ensures the curriculum is up-to-date and industry relevant.
  • Practical connections – We work in partnership with hospitals across the region, offering the chance to organise research projects in clinically relevant areas.
  • Athena SWAN award – Manchester Met’s commitment to promote and advance gender equality in STEM subjects has been recognised with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.
  • Cutting-edge facilities –?You’ll learn in our new histology suite, in addition to our modern laboratories for blood biochemistry, microbiology, tissue culture, and cell and molecular biology. The histology suite has a state-of-the-art tissue processor and wax embedding stations, and a new cryostat and advanced microtome that are both used for cutting sections of tissue for histological analysis.
  • Investing in your future - We’ve invested over £115 million to transform our science and engineering campus into a space to thrive. Opening in 2024, our new Dalton building provides a professional study environment equipped with dynamic learning spaces, world-class teaching and research facilities and collaborative study zones to further prepare you for your future career.
WUSCA ranking:
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19/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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45th
CUG Ranking
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56th

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Entry requirements

You’ll need a UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 – or the international equivalent, in biological or biomedical science including the study of Cellular Pathology. We might also consider your application if you a have an equivalent professional qualification or substantial relevant professional experience, or if you have an HNC medical laboratory science plus at least 10 years’ experience. If you are a fellow of The Institute of Biomedical Science, you’ll be eligible for exemption from some of the units on the course.

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£11,000 per year

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£20,500 per year

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£20,500 per year

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

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